Dear Tia Ninina, 

We will miss you so much.  I personally will miss our weekly conversations.  You really understood the virtues of faith, hope, and love.  I'll never forget how you would pray, "Dios, yo acepto lo que tu me mandes, pero no me dejes sola."  You never complained, even when the years had caught up with you, because you would say, "No resuelvo nada con queharme."  Your strength and love will be what we remember and try to emulate.  I thank God every day for having given me three strong and beautiful women in my life to learn from--my mother, Tia Milly,  and you.  Rest now, and know that you touched all our lives in a very special way.

Love,
Sofia and Raymond

My Dearest Madrina.   I was so fortunate  to have had shared so many memories with you!   Like when you lived in Miami your visits, shopping  and going out to lunch with your sister ( my dear grandmother) Visiting you in Gainsville for the last 9yrs every spring, I will always cherish those times.  I enjoyed  hearing you and my mom reminenceing of those good old days of the past.   I loved  doing puzzles with you and  admiring  all your memories in your curio.  Madrina my love for you and my wonderful time spent with you will always hold  a very special  place  in my heart.  Thank  you  for being such a loving and Great Madrina💕

Dear Lita,
You and I will forever share a bond that is sacred between us. I will cherish our years together and how you taught me to cook all of our family recipes. I love how your face lit up whenever I brought you your favorite, arroz con pollo. We made lasting memories knitting  and finishing puzzles together. God answered my prayer for not only allowing me the privilege of having you in my childhood and adult years, but also during your last moments before you went to Heaven. You are my light, my strength, and my inspiration. I feel you and Abuelo Rolando are with me giving me great comfort and peace. 
You are forever in my heart. 
I love you, Lita.  
Niki

In many ways and at many times in my life, I felt closer to Lita than anyone else in my family.  I have countless memories of her; little things like the supply of candy she always kept in her room, and big things like how I could talk to her about anything and know she would understand.  She helped make my childhood what it was, and I will always love her dearly.  

Now more than ever, I realize how lucky I was to grow up with my grandma. She was witty and caring, stubborn and no-nonsense. She had strong beliefs and she stood by them. And despite all the difficulties and sorrows she'd endured in her life, she was so fun to be around! Her room was always open to me and my sister, and I loved trying on her jewelry, exploring her trinkets, and watching "Perfect Strangers" with her on TV. Lita was there with us at breakfast (with her cafe con leche) and at dinnertime--and beforehand, with her glass of Chardonnay and little bowl of cheese puffs. She was with us at church, on vacations, and after school. She taught me how to speak Spanish, and she taught me the importance of understanding our family's heritage and where I come from. I was always so proud to call her Abuelita. There could never be anyone else quite like her, and I'm grateful to have been her granddaughter. I love you, Lita.

OBITUARY

Celia P. De Fernandez

October 3, 1922 – April 8, 2018

Caballero Rivero Westchester

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